Medical Dictionary

joint capsule

noun

Medical Definition of JOINT CAPSULE

:  a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint, is attached to the bones, completely encloses the joint, and is composed of an outer fibrous membrane and an inner synovial membrane—called also articular capsule, capsular ligament

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